Abercrombie & Fitch CoFRA:AFT +5.80%86 Buyback Yield % is 9.68 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 5.29. GuruFocus rates FRA:AFT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €91.06 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 413 Retail - Cyclical companies, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks better than 97.34% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:AFT vs AEO, BOOT, BKE: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT) has a Buyback Yield % of 9.68 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Abercrombie & Fitch Co and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 5.29. Over the past decade, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.57 to 40.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #11 out of 413 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Buyback Yield % of 9.68 is 83% above median its 10-year median of 5.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 40.84. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's value of 9.68 is 7346.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #11 out of 413 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Abercrombie & Fitch Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abercrombie & Fitch Co's Buyback Yield % compare to AEO and BOOT?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Abercrombie & Fitch Co ranks #11 out of 413 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Abercrombie & Fitch Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's value of 9.68 is 7346.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Abercrombie & Fitch Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.57 to 40.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.29 vs. the industry median of 0.13, Abercrombie & Fitch Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.13, based on 413 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Buyback Yield % of 9.68 is 7346.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Abercrombie & Fitch Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's current Buyback Yield % is 9.68, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 5.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abercrombie & Fitch Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €91.06, compared to a current price of €80.20 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 9.68, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 5.29 and 7346.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.13. Abercrombie & Fitch Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT), the current Buyback Yield % is 9.68 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Abercrombie & Fitch Co (FRA:AFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abercrombie & Fitch Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €80.20 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €91.06.
GuruFocus considers Abercrombie & Fitch Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AFT:
Buyback Yield %: 9.68 (83% above median its 10-year median of 5.29)
GF Value™: €91.06 vs. price of €80.20 (11.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7346.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#11 of 413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co is a digitally led, omnichannel retailer offering apparel, personal care products, and accessories for men, women, and kids through company-owned stores, digital channels, and third-party arrangements. The company operates through three geographic segments: Americas, the maximum revenue generator; Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and Asia-Pacific (APAC). Its brand families include Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands. The Americas segment covers North and South America, EMEA includes Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and APAC includes the Asia-Pacific region, including Asia and Oceania.
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